Huge number of guards in riot gear storm North East prison during reports of 'disorder'

A large number of prison guards in riot gear have stormed a North East prison. Dozens of staff wore helmets and carried ...

Five deaths in eight days at HMP Frankland in County Durham

Five inmates at County Durham's monster mansion died in just eight days last month - including one on Christmas Day. Investigations into each of their deaths are underway, with Prisons and Probation ...

HMP Durham: Home to 1,000 inmates - many of whom are Cumbrian

The prison takes inmates from the Cumbrian court system, making it a primary destination for many in the county. At present, the prison is home to around 1,000 inmates. It is a Georgian era Category B ...

Man smuggled drugs into HMP Durham and passed them to prisoner hidden in biscuits

He smuggled in 70 tablets into HMP Durham but was caught as he passed them to a prisoner ...

Three prisoners taken to hospital after disturbance breaks out at HMP Deerbolt

Three prisoners were taken to hospital after a disturbance broke out at HMP Deerbolt, The Northern Echo understands.

Rapist and murderer of schoolgirl dies in County Durham prison

Viktor Dembovskis who raped and murdered a schoolgirl in London has died in County Durham's HMP Frankland.

Savage North East murderer who left neighbour with 60 knife wounds dies in prison

Jane Collinson was subjected to a savage attack at her home in County Durham ...